Melissa’s Blog: 11 Days and Counting!
November 6th, 2009
It’s getting closer and I couldn’t be happier. With only 11 days until my surgery, I’m gladly watching each day go by, but I’m also very busy preparing for my before and after patient responsibilities. Dr. Bashioum has provided me with an extensive packet of information that covers preparations for surgery, as well as after-care instruction. He does this in an effort to assure the very best surgical results.
One of my responsibilities at hand is to schedule a pre-operative physical evaluation. Because Dr. Bashioum’s goal is to provide me with exceptional medical care and in doing so, he insists on having the medical evaluation and report completed by my primary care physician within the two weeks prior to my scheduled surgery. He told me that in his practice, he limits elective cosmetic surgery to healthy patients. So, some of the items that are included in this evaluation are to check my medical history, review and compile a list of any allergies, medications and past surgeries. I can also expect a complete physical exam, a check of vital signs like heart and lungs, etc. Barring any unforeseen health problems, I’m on deck for surgery in less than two weeks.
My coming blog entries will include video clips that will be filmed on the night before the big day , during surgery and my very first reflections in the recovery room after my surgery. You’ll have a unique opportunity to follow my progress to the conclusion of my journey!
Vegas Jill: “I’m Stacked!”
November 2nd, 2009
My name is Jill. Dr. Bashioum and I go way back. I first met Dr. Bashioum in 1991, as a college student looking to improve my body. I had done my research and he was my first choice for the job. I liked his augmentation results because they were the most natural looking. I was what you call “barely a B.†I went in for my complementary consult to ask questions, talk about size and get a price quote. I was so excited! I asked a ton of questions and the staff addressed every last one of them. I scheduled my surgery and the countdown began. The big day had come, was this really going to happen? I was so nervous. I needed to talk to Dr. B one more time. He assured me that they were all well rested and I was in good hands. Off to sleep I went…when I woke I was crying, but not in pain; I guess that is how I react to the anesthetic. The nurse was right there by my side and she said, “Are you ok?†They have wonderful bedside manner. Wow, I was thrilled! I went with the 325cc implant and was now a full “C†cup. That night Dr. Bashioum called me at home to see how I was feeling, I just love that about him. I had instant confidence, my bikini too, … and I loved it.
Skip ahead 14 years and two children later. I was in need of a little upgrade. The implants were still in good shape, but my skin was stretched out. I went back to Dr. Bashioum for another consult chat. He was the same, a great pleasant Doc. His thought was that I was borderline in needing a lift procedure; my thought was to only fill them back up. I had a big decision to make. We went with the refill option. The big day came and I was a nervous once again. Dr. B and his staff were awesome. They assured me again that they were well rested and they would see me when I woke up. Off to sleep I went, the refill augmentation was a 575cc implant which puts me at “DD†status (“DDD†on a chubby day!). Again he called that night at home to make sure I was comfortable. Well the rest is history and I am stacked!
Dr. Bashioum and his staff are all so wonderful. I have sent numerous friends and colleges to the Bashioum Cosmetic Surgery Center to get their plastic surgery work done. Thank you again for the fantastic work you have done on me.
Vegas, here I come!
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